Comparison

The Surfr. App vs Wake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Surfr. App

Track your performance in wind sports like kiteboarding and wingfoiling. Record jumps, airtime, speed, and routes, then analyze your progress with detailed insights. Compete on leaderboards and connect with a community of wind sport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking for wind sports
  • Record jumps, airtime, and speed
  • Detailed session analysis
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • GPS location sharing
  • Community connection
Features
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Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports — built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your performance afterward, Surfr gives you everything you need to make the most of every session. TRACK AND ANALYSE YOUR SESSIONS Record your sessions using your iPhone or Apple Watch with GPS tracking, automatic jump detection, and real-time stats. Review your height, airtime, speed, and distance after every ride. Watch a full replay of your session, explore an interactive map of your track, and share your best moments with the community. DISCOVER THE BEST SPOTS Browse an interactive map of wind sport spots worldwide. See real-time wind conditions, live forecasts, and webcam feeds right on the map. Live user pins show you who's out on the water right now, so you always know where the action is. STAY SAFE Surfr. is the first app that enables touch-free, live communication on the water, between people on the water, and between the water and at home. Including features that allow the user to make an alarm or trace another person in case of emergency. Set up your safety contacts and we share your 'beacon' the moment you hit the water, allowing your contacts to follow you and your well-being, as well as communicate with you. WIND FORECASTS YOU CAN TRUST Get detailed, hour-by-hour wind forecasts for any spot, powered by multiple forecast models. Set custom wind alerts so you're the first to know when conditions hit your sweet spot. Never miss a window again. COMPETE Join live competitions at spots near you. The Surfr. app lets you compete with fellow riders based on your actual recorded performance — no judges needed. Check leaderboards, track your ranking, and discover active competitions at spots worldwide. GEAR UP YOUR KITE BAG Manage your full equipment inventory. Log your kites, boards, and gear. Get size recommendations based on wind conditions so you always rig the right setup. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. The "For You" feed surfaces the most relevant sessions from the global Surfr community. Share your personal records and leaderboard moments. SURFR PLUS & PRO Want to go further? Surfr Plus unlocks more of what you love, and Surfr Pro gives you the full experience — advanced analytics, detailed forecasts, wind alerts, and everything you need to ride at your best. Start riding smarter. Download Surfr today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wake

This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.

Highlights
  • Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success)
  • Real-time session tracking with trick logging
  • Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally
  • Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library
  • Weather condition tracking for favorite spots
  • Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts
Features
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Ride better and jump higher with Wake. The only wakeboarding app with automatic jump detection. Track every session, measure your progression, and discover 1,000+ spots worldwide. AUTOMATIC JUMP DETECTION Wear your Apple Watch and ride. Wake detects every jump in real time and classifies it, from straight airs to spins, inverts and switch tricks. See the height, rotation, approach and landing of each one. The only app with jump detection built specifically for wakeboarding. Works for cable parks and boat riding. SESSION TRACKING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Log every trick you attempt. Mark successes and failures. Add videos and notes so future sessions build on real experience, not guesswork. Your entire session history syncs to your account for long-term progression tracking. DISCOVER WAKEBOARDING SPOTS Access the world's largest database of wakeboarding locations. Cable parks, boat charters, and hidden spots across 100+ countries, on a full-screen map. View weather forecasts and contact info. MASTER NEW TRICKS Browse the most comprehensive wakeboarding trick library. From beginner surface tricks to advanced inverts and spins. Clear instructions for cable and boat styles. Track which tricks you've landed. TRACK WEATHER CONDITIONS Add your favorite spots to Home Screen widgets and see their weather forecast at a glance, so you know when conditions are perfect. BUILT BY WAKEBOARDERS Wake is created by a small team of passionate riders who want to see the sport grow. We're continuously adding spots, improving features, and listening to our community. Questions? Use the Help & Support section in-app for assistance. ======================== Wake's free version is completely ad-free, offering unlimited session recording, spot conditions, seasonal insights, trick lists, and more. Upgrade to Wake Premium to unlock powerful features and performance insights: • Add videos to your session recordings. • View detailed jump analysis from your Apple Watch. • Sync session videos to your account. • Access videos from past sessions. If you purchase Wake Premium, payment will be charged to your App Store account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you turn off auto-renew. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://get-wake.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://get-wake.com/legal/terms/

Screenshots

The Surfr. App4 screens
Wake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Surfr. App at 4.8 against Wake's 4.3. The Surfr. App also leads on ratings volume (227 vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Wake's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month and Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Surfr. App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Surfr. App has 227 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, Wake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Surfr. App versus Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Surfr. AppWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (227 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubbertus VuijkGasper Kolenc

Customer experience

The Surfr. App

All ratings202 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative21.2%

Wake

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Surfr. App

Subscriptions4
  • Surfr Plus - Monthly14 Days trial$4.691 Month
  • Surfr PRO - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Surfr Plus Annual14 Days trial$28.991 Year
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  • Surfr PRO - Annually14 Days trial$64.991 Year
1 purchases

Wake

Subscriptions1
  • Wake Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is The Surfr. App free?
The Surfr. App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Surfr. App or Wake?
The Surfr. App is rated higher. The Surfr. App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Wake averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do The Surfr. App or Wake have ads?
The Surfr. App shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, The Surfr. App or Wake?
The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, and Wake every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Surfr. App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wake on October 30, 2026.

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